POWDP20400 EN
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9 OPERATION
9.1 Charging the battery pack
The battery pack for this tool is supplied in a low charge condition to prevent possible
problems, therefore, you have to charge the battery before first use.
Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged.
Allow several cycles for the item to fully charge. The battery should only be
charged indoors.
After normal use, about 1 hour of charging time is required for the battery to be fully charged.
The battery pack will become slightly warm while charging, this is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
Do not place the charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. Best is at normal room
temperature. When the battery becomes fully charged, unplug your charger from the power
supply and remove the battery pack from the charger.
Note:
1. Allow the battery pack to cool completely before charging.
2. Inspect the battery pack before charging, do not charge a cracked or leaking battery
pack.
9.1.1 Charging indication (Fig. 1)
Connect the charger to the power outlet socket:
▪ Solid green: ready to charge.
▪ Flickering red: charging.
▪ Solid green: charged.
▪ Solid green and red: battery or charger damaged.
Note: If the battery does not fit properly, disconnect it and confirm that the
battery pack is the correct model for this charger as shown on the
specification chart. Do not charge any other battery pack or any battery
pack that does not securely fit the charger.
1. Frequently monitor the charger and battery pack while connected.
2. Unplug the charger and disconnect it from the battery pack when finished.
3. Allow the battery pack to cool completely before using it.
4. Store the charger and battery pack indoors, out of reach of children.
NOTE: If battery is hot after continuous use in the tool, allow it to cool down
to room temperature before charging. This will extend the life of your
batteries.
NOTE: Remove battery pack from charger stand which use your thumb or
fingers, press the battery’s release button in and pull the battery pack off at
the same time.
9.2 Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 1a)
There are battery capacity indicators on the battery pack, you can check the capacity status of
the battery if you squeeze the button (9). Before using the machine, please press switch
trigger to check if the battery is full enough for properly working.
